He was preceded in death by an infant sister; a grandchild; a brother-in-law.

He served as a sargeant in the U.S. Army during World War II.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Church in Celina, with the Rev. Kenneth Schnipke officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Raymond and Patricia Giesige Scholarship Fund at Wright State University Lake Campus. Online condolences may be expressed at Dickandsonshellwarthfh.com. Arrangements are being handled by W.H. Dick and Sons - Hellwarth Funeral Home in Celina.